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Higher Things has the next batch of Daily Reflections ready for you to download! These Reflections cover June 28 through August 1, 2009. With reflections on the readings for the Trinity Season, the Catechism and the Daily Lectionary, these Reflections will daily deliver Jesus and point you to Him through His Word and Sacraments. These Reflections are written by Pastor Greg Schultz, Campbell Hill, Illinois, and HT's own Internet Services editor, Pastor Mark Buetow, Du Quoin, Illinonis. To download the Reflections in a printable booklet, click HERE.

 Curious about what goes on at a Higher Things conference? Come join us for day at SOLA-San Antonio and find out! Registration for Higher Things for a Day (HTFAD) is now open. Your $50 registration fee includes conference materials, a T-shirt, and if you register for Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday, even includes lunch.  Download the registration form here. For the safety of our youth participants all HTFAD participants must pre register with the registrar. Registration forms are due June 20, 2009, so don’t delay. Register now!

The summer issue of Higher Things is on its way to the printer and will soon be in the mail, just in time to carry on the plane with you as you jet off to the Higher Things summer conferences. Inside, you’ll find plenty to keep you occupied while you travel. We’ve got stories on what the differences between guys and girls, what to think of the Twilight series, why the media tells you you’re not good enough, what to do when you grow up, and how you can demonstrate your belief in the sanctity of life. 

Another must-read is an article on apologetics—defending the faith—that can teach you how to stand up against people who are skeptical of Christianity. We’ll also fill you in on whether Lutherans need to go green, what it means for you when Jesus says that He is the Alpha and Omega, and how teenagers can deal with the a crummy economy (Let’s face it. Mom and Dad aren’t just throwing twenty dollar bills at you like they used to do!). You can read up on pastors who wear clerical collars, why Kathy Luder has chickens on the brain, and, of course, get your daily dose of the Catechism. Watch your mailboxes! Or click here to subscribe.

We are pleased to announce that we have recently added seven new Christ on Campus Chapters. There are now forty-three Christ on Campus Chapters in twenty-four states.

The newest Christ on Campus Chapters include:

• Faith Lutheran Church, Groton, CT
  (UConn - Avery Point, Mitchell College, Connecticut College, the Coast Guard Academy & the Navy Submarine School)
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• Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Boise, ID
  (Boise State University)
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• Messiah Lutheran Church, Kenosha, WI
  (Carthage College, UW-Parkside and Gateway Technical College)
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• Our Redeemer Ev. Lutheran Church, Smithfield, RI
  (Rhode Island College, Providence College, Brown University & the Rhode Island School of Design)
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• Our Savior Lutheran Church, Grand Rapids, MI
  (Grand Valley State University, Calvin College, Aquinas College & Davenport University)
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• Saint Barnabas Lutheran Church, Sault Ste. Marie, MI
  (Lake Superior State University)
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• St. Paul Lutheran Church, Austin, TX
  (University of Texas; Concordia University)
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The interest in the Christ on Campus network and our Chapter program continues to grow daily. Click here to learn more about all our Christ on Campus chapters..

Rev. Marcus Zill, Executive
Higher Things, Christ on Campus

"Confessing Christ on Campus Since 1517"

 

There has been an overwhelming interest in joining one of the musical ensembles for the Sola 2009 Higher Things Conferences this summer. This is great news! If you are planning to sing only in the Conference Choir, nothing additional is needed from you. Just show up at the event.  However, if you are wanting to play in an ensemble or sing in the Liturgical Choir, audition instructions have been posted at http://higherthings.org/conferences/sola2009/music.html. Deadlines for electronic submission are June 16 for singers and June 17 for instrumentalists.

For more information check out the music page on the Sola website.

HT is pleased to announce the next set of Reflections for 2009 "Pentecost and the Trinity Season Part 1" are now available. Written by The Rev. Duane Bamsch, Pastor of Evangelists Lutheran Church in Kinsbury, TX, these Reflections point us to Christ and the work of the Holy Spirit as He delivers Christ's gifts to us in the Word and Sacraments.

To download the Reflections booklet in a printable booklet format, click here.

Welcome to our new streamlined Front Page! As you can see, our Front Page is sporting a trim and sleek look, designed to make getting around simple and finding the information you want easy. You'll notice at the top our very latest news with recent stories available to the right. Conveniently located in the center of the page, you'll find access to our latest Reflection, Radio Show and Blog Posts. Scroll down to see our "Article Spotlight" and read the most recent topical article or sermon. As with the news, you can see a list of recent articles to read. Get the information you want, and all without even having to leave the main page! To access the new or article archives, just click the headings above the articles. You can also use the drop down menus which remain unchanged. Now the Front Page is your quick and easy one-stop spot for Daring to be Lutheran! Many thanks to those who provided feedback and, as always, to Stan Lemon, our Webmaster for making it all happen!

Enjoy!
Pastor Mark Buetow
HT Internet Service Exec.

Higher Things is pleased to offer Daily Reflections for the Easter Season! Hear the Good News daily that Christ is the victor over sin and death and that His victory won at Calvary and from the Easter Tomb is now yours through the holy means of grace in His church. This year's Easter Reflections were written by Pastor Richard Zeile, Taylor, MI  and Pastor John Drosendahl, Goldsboro, NC. To download the Reflections in a printable booklet format, click here.

We are pleased to announce that we have recently added four new Christ on Campus Chapters, bringing the Christ on Campus Chapter network to thirty-six.

The newest Christ on Campus Chapters include:

• Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Greensboro, NC
  (University of North Carolina at Greensboro)
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• Immanuel Lutheran Church, Terre Haute, IN
  (Indiana State University & Rose Hulman Institute of Technology)
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• West Portal Lutheran Church, San Francisco, CA
  (San Francisco State University)
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• Zion Lutheran Church, Pittsburg, KS
  (Pittsburg State University)

The interest in the Christ on Campus network and our Chapter program continues to grow daily. Click here to learn more about all our Christ on Campus chapters..

Rev. Marcus Zill, Executive
Higher Things, Christ on Campus

"Confessing Christ on Campus Since 1517"

It's always wonderful to see one of our Christ on Campus Chapters highlighted, especially one that we at Higher Things have sought to help and encourage.

Congratulations to all our friends at First Lutheran Church in Boston for the great outreach they are doing at Harvard and the numerous opportunities that they have to do likewise at the many other colleges in the Boston area.

The article, "Creating a Lutheran Home at Harvard", is found in the latest edition of the Lutheran Witness (Vol. 138, March, 2009, p.15ff).

We are proud of you guys and are thankful that the hard work of your congregation to care for the college students in your midst has been highlighted in this way by the Synod's official periodical!

Rev. Marcus Zill, Executive
Higher Things, Christ on Campus

"Confessing Christ on Campus Since 1517"

P.S. Click here to learn more about all our Christ on Campus chapters.